Seed persistence is the survival of seeds in the environment once they have reached
maturity. Seed persistence allows a species, population or genotype to survive long after the …

Many molecular mechanisms that regulate dormancy have been identified individually in
controlled laboratory studies. However, little is known about how the seed employs this …

Light regulates dormancy termination and the subsequent germination in many weed
species. Under field conditions, the light environment of the seeds, which is perceived …

Seeds use environmental cues to sense the seasons and their surroundings to initiate the
life cycle of the plant. The dormancy cycling underlying this process is extensively described …

Nitrate promotes seed germination at low concentrations in many plant species, and
functions as both a nutrient and a signal. As a nutrient, it is assimilated via nitrite to …

Plant species with physical seed dormancy are common in mediterranean fire-prone
ecosystems. Because fire breaks seed dormancy and enhances the recruitment of many …

For a successful germination and plant growth, seeds must germinate at the right time.
Seeds must become nondormant and must fulfill the seed germination requirements. These …

The C errado (B razilian savanna) is a biodiversity hotspot with a history of fire that goes
back as far as 10 million years. Fire has influenced the evolution of several aspects of the …

Statistical analysis is increasingly used in seed germination/viability studies across different
disciplines. The objective of this opinion piece is to assess current trends in statistical …

Premise Although fire cues (high temperatures and smoke) influence seed germination in
numerous species from fire‐prone environments, their effects on seed germination of …